"Tell everyone or anyone that has ever doubted, thought they didn't measure up, or wanted to quit. Look up. Get up. And don't ever give up."That was said by football player, Michael Irvin. It's in this video. I'm not really into sports. But I admire athletes to no end. What they put themselves through mentally and physically for what? For what matters to them. The entire video blows me away. I believe every word of it. And now, when I feel as though the things I am working for are not happening fast enough, I watch it. Or, I think of that quote.

So, if you are working towards something and getting knocked down more times than you like...If you wish you could walk away but you can't...Watch this for a quick shot of motivation...or a kick in the butt. Whatever you need. Enjoy!

How does one respond to a passion as great as that of Michael Irvin. When you watch that video, you know that you have been in the presence of greatness. He really does set the bar higher than one can imagine. But look at what he has accomplished. He IS one of the greatest football players to ever compete on the gridiron.

At least it does explain my passion, my drive, and my determination. It has never been defined so well and it does make one to stop and pause. Susan I am glad that you are that way. I'm glad that sometimes I know it's better to just shut up and let you run with your ideas and plans. Because I see that same drive that so many of us have, so deeply embedded in you and I have watched it come alive in the past 18 months. It thrives in you and you thrive on it!! It is a blessing and an affliction all in the same. It is a passion, a vision; It is the greatest height of success or the deepest valley of failure. And if you are running that race, that IS what you will have. BUT, there is nothing that can substitute the learning and the experiences that come with it. Do you think for one second that, although Michael Irvin speaks of success with great passion and conviction that he didn’t have setbacks and pit falls along the way. Thank you so much for finding this video and posting it here in your blog. And Thanks to Michael Irvin for making it!! Now see that is the very thing that I am talking about when I talk about giving back. Michael gave back when he took the time out to do that video and post it on Youtube. I wonder how many people just like us will benefit from it.
Susan, smile, Look Up, Get Up , But Don't Give Up. Because failure is not an option, and know that we share that same earth with some really amazing company!.

Susan Gabrielle

1/17/2013 17:59:31

And if you're really really lucky you get to run that race with a good friend. Thank you!

lookingforanswers

8/24/2013 19:29:02

Miss Gabrielle,
I find myself at this site often. I found this post on google and it has become the place I go when I feel like I can't go on. I am not an athlete either but I am fighting my own personal battle. This video fills me with hope and I love the way you present it to your readers. God Bless.

Susan Gabrielle

8/24/2013 20:42:37

Thank you so much for that awesome comment. I had no idea that the Michael Irvin quote had such a huge following. I've been getting hits from all over the place since I've had that on here. I'm convinced more than ever that you don't have to be an athlete to relate to EVERYTHING in that video.
Best of luck on your own battle. "Don't Ever Give Up" Not my words but I couldn't agree more! Thanks again for the comment
Susan

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Paulinda

4/18/2014 20:07:54

I been telling my boy this for years and years. Lady, you got a sweet thing here. I love what you write on this thing. You got stuff to say. Darn good stuff. People need to listen right on up to you!